The Station Life | Feedlots

The Strength of Relationships Within the Feedlot Industry

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Mar 22, 2019 3:40:14 PM

Due to the nature of livestock production, enterprises all of those involved are very busy. This, in turn, causes producers to focus on the day to day operation and management of their property to ensure livestock have water, feed, animal health applications, calf marking, shearing and the fences are escape proof; As well as getting ready for seeding, hay baling or harvest, having a holiday and weekend sport for the kids.

Topics: Feedlots, Feedlot, Suppy Chain, Country, South australia, Productivity, Feeding

What if feedlots disappeared?

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Oct 19, 2018 7:54:09 AM

In Australia, beef cattle feedlots don’t always receive the best publicity, but what if they were to completely disappear? What would the impact be on the Australian economy and the industry as a whole?

Topics: Feedlots, Feedlot, Australia, Grain Fed Beef, Australian Beef, Beef Market, jobs

What is a feedlots role in the supply chain?

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Aug 23, 2018 12:16:32 PM

Despite what many people believe, cattle do not spend their entire life in a feedlot. A feedlot is used by producers to finish cattle ready for slaughter, or because a producer’s pastures are insufficient to sustain the livestock on grass alone during particular times of the year .

Topics: Beef, Feedlots, Feedlot, Beef Cattle, Grain Fed Beef, Australian Beef, Red Meat

Fast Facts About 8 Common Australian Crops

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Jun 29, 2018 8:00:00 AM

How much do you know about some common broadacre crops? Can you recognise them as you drive past on country roads? Do you know what they are all used for?

We decided to put together a list of 8 common Australian crops that can be seen in many regional areas and some of their characteristics .

Topics: Crops, Agriculture, Producers, Feedlots, Australia, Hay, Cropping, Farming, Crop, Australian, South australia

What Happens in a Feedlot?

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Nov 2, 2017 3:23:38 PM

There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding the feedlot industry and beef production. So, we thought that we would shed some light on the industry and reveal what actually happens in a feedlot.

Topics: Insider, Beef, Livestock, Industry, Feedlots, Feedlot, Facts, Grain Fed Beef

How do Feedlots Impact the Economy?

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Sep 7, 2017 3:23:38 PM

The Australian feedlot industry is a booming right now as demand for Australian grain fed beef grows both domestically and internationally.

Topics: Cattle, Beef, Industry, Feedlots, Australia, Beef Cattle, Australian Beef, Beef Market

How Are Australian Livestock Industries Improving?

Posted by Princess Royal Station on Dec 2, 2016 12:23:41 PM

Livestock industries have made huge contributions in initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of everyday activities. As well as reducing the overall impact of practices on the environment.

Topics: Insider, Cattle, Angus, Beef, Livestock, Industry, Producers, Feedlots, Australia, Farmers, Marketing, Why Do Farmers Market, Animal Welfare, Caring for Livestock, Regulations, Farming